...:) We've just been slightly occupied over the last few weeks. The last month has been full of chaotic fun and excitement. Where to start??
Well, about a month ago we put our apartment up for sublease and in a matter of a week and a half we had the papers signed. Why sublease? Because Darrin has been going through the interview process for a couple of jobs, one of which is in San Antonio. We decided that it would be best to try and get someone to sublease just in case and if we didn't leave town we'd just get a different apartment. A little over a week later, we were contacted by someone who was interested and in a matter of 48 hours we subleased (this was June 18) - and had to be out by July 1!!!
The next week (June 22-27) was our trip to Dallas for the Texas State Amateur Championship Tournament (that's golf.) Darrin's friend Adam was playing and Darrin got to caddy for him. We had a wonderful time hanging out with the Anthonys in Dallas and watching the guys have fun out on the golf course. The trip was short lived, but it was a wonderful getaway from the everyday routine, and a great opportunity to spend time with our sweet friends. While we were there, Darrin got the call offering him the job in San Antonio. We had until the following Monday (June 28) to make a decision and get back with them.
On Monday morning last week, Darrin accepted the job in San Antonio, I gave my "two weeks notice" at my job (really 4 weeks, my last day is 7/23), and we began to frantically start packing. Sunday (since we were already planning to move either way), Monday and Tuesday we packed and moved like crazy. Thanks a BILLION times to our parents and my sisters (& their boyfriends) who came over for HOURS Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday and moved us out of the apartment from start to finish! We will certainly return the favor when your times come!! By 11pm Tuesday night, Darrin & I had officially completed what I've affectionately named, "Operation: The Big Invasion." Us, Chloe & Soot, all our furniture, and box after box after box have moved in and completely INVADED Martha & Eric's home. Wow, thank y'all so much for letting us do this!!!!!!!
We decided that the new apartment would have to be settled on quickly. Wednesday morning, Darrin got up early and drove to San Antonio with a list of our top 4 favorites (from our online hunt) to find our new home. Martha kindly took the day to go along and provide a little female input (thank you, AGAIN!!!! :) ) and by that afternoon we had the papers signed and the deposits paid for a beautiful and spacious new apartment home in San Antonio!!! (I won't say on the blog, but feel free to email me for our new address and the location!!)
Wednesday and Thursday we had our last rehearsals for the big Freedom musical and Friday and Saturday was Abby's wedding weekend fun! The wedding was absolutely gorgeous and so perfect! I was SO honored to be such a special part of their day and am so happy that the Lord brought them together. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Cowley!!!!! I love yall!!!!
Sunday was a little bittersweet. This has all been happening so quickly, but it was our last day with our Sunday School class together, our last choir rehearsal (and our last big event with the choir), and our last day in Central as members!! After 22 years, that was awfully rough for me! :'( The musical went great and it sure was a great way to end our time here. And my Hubby did an AWESOME job on his solos!!! :)
So after 2 weeks of excitement I'm finally taking a second to stop and update you, and then get some SLEEP! :) We are so excited, thrilled, anxious, a little bit nervous, but most of all feeling very fortunate to have the opportunity that's before us now. We are so confident that we are finally in the Lord's will 100%. Things have worked so smoothly to make this transition possible and everyone has been so supportive, helpful, and encouraging. The only piece left in this puzzle now is to find me a job in San Antonio. (The whole one job thing just doesn't seem to intimidate us like it did 8 months ago. :) We can totally handle this!) We are ready to take this huge leap and start a new, independent life, in "our very own city". We will miss our families and friends here in Bryan (and my job!!) so much, but we know that we will build a new life that we love just as much once we arrive in San Antonio.
So after we move Darrin to SA this weekend I'll update with some pics of the new place (that I haven't even seen yet!!) and I'll be counting down the days until I get to move over there where he is. (Oh yeah, I'm going to move back in with my padres for a few days to finish things here at my job, while Darrin goes on to SA to start his new job!) Please keep us in your prayers as we embark on this totally new journey together!!! ... and we'll keep you posted!
Love,
Darrin & Jamie
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